SDR GLBA2016120900623

Service difficulty report · Handle · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: December 8, 2016
Submitted: December 9, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N261GL
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Aircraft serial: UE261
Aircraft time: 37,985 hours, 46,182 cycles
System (JASC): 5210 · Passenger/Crew Doors
Part: Handle
Condition: Corroded
Location: Pax Door
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND CORROSION AROUND AND THROUGH BOLTS OF INTERIOR HANDLE BELLCRANK ASSY. ON AIRSTAIR DOOR, THE BELLCRANK ATTACHMENT HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY SB 129-4020-1 USING KIT 129-4020, (ONCE THEY OPEN IT UP IT MIGHT BE A PART REPLACEMENT INSTEAD OF A MAJOR REPAIR).

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